XV.      Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment in the College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University is considered intolerable behavior.  It is a violation of federal law; a violation of trust, and a violation of moral standards.  Sexual harassment as a behavior is defined in the MSU Policy on Sexual Harassment, Office of the President, April, 1999.  The Office of the General Counsel (MSU) has also issued Guidelines for Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints.  This Policy and these procedures are available in the Office of the Associate Dean.

Any resident who feels that s/he has been subjected to sexual harassment should immediately advise the Program Director so that the matter can be investigated and action taken.  If the alleged offender is the Program Director, the resident shall advise the Chairperson of the relevant academic department at MSU so that the matter can be investigated.  As a general principle, the resident should inform the next highest administrator above the alleged sexual abuse.